Thursday
Sep112014

BlackBerry sends out invites to Passport launch event

BlackBerry has a big event coming on September 24 and from what we can derive from the invite above it is all about business and the Passport smartphone and quite possibly the Classic as well. We will be covering the Toronto event live starting at 8:00 AM on the 24th to see what is revealed in this, the biggest BlackBerry event since the launch of BB10 and the Z10.

Thursday
Sep112014

SlideShow: Apple Watch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Apple Watch was 2014's most awaited product and Apple's newest product category since the iPad and it doesn't dissapoint in terms of looks and expected functionality.

Luxury design and finish, a whole new user interface unlike anything we've seen before, a sweet Digital Crown interface, new Watch OS, sapphire crystal, health tracking sensors and various new uses for emojis, NFC, walkie-talkie functionality and let's not forget Apple Pay. Here are my favourite photos of Apple Watch from the Apple Event.

Thursday
Sep112014

Android Wear devices getting 4.4W1 over the air update

Android Wear device users should expect a minor although expected over the air software update. The 4.4W1 update coming to the Moto 360, LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live brings a range of features and functionality. What we know of so far are the latest version of Google Maps with alternate destinations, built-in controls for multiple repeating alarms. This isn't yet the bigger expected update to Android Wear which Google says will enable users to, ".... listen to music stored on your watch via Bluetooth headphones. And if your watch includes a GPS sensor, you can track your distance and speed too." 

Source: Android Police

Wednesday
Sep102014

Google opens two-hour window for return of Android apps

Google used to give people a 24-hour window to initiate a refund over an app they no longer want. But developers thought it was extreme so they cut that down to 15 minutes. Thinking that was too short, Google has decided to change it again to a two-hour window. Android users will now have a couple of hours to decide if the app they purchased is worth their money. They will refund you within that timeframe and if you still miss it, Google suggests you talk to the developer directly. Admittedly, two hours seems like enough time to tinker around with an app and decide if you want to keep the app or not.

Source: Google | Via: The Verge